LiontipsElena Rybakina vs Paula Badosa. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Cincinnati
Command Analysis
Elena Rybakina needed some time to find her game again after a disappointing defeat in the third place match at the Olympic Games. In the previous week Kazakhstan representative was beaten by Samsonova in the first round of Montreal tournament (4:6, 7:5, 4:6).
Nonetheless, she managed to win two matches at Cincinnati without losing a single set. In the first one Rybakina was a favourite in the match against Samantha Stosur and recorded a victory (6:3, 6:3). In the second round Elena recorded another confident win, this time over Elise Mertens (6:3, 6:2). Without a doubt, victories like that will gain Rybakina's self-confidence.
Paula Badosa also had an unsuccessful Montreal tournament in the previous week. In the second round of that competition she was unexpectedly beaten by Marino (6:1, 5:7, 4:6).
In Cincinnati Paula was the one, who made a sensation. In our prediction we were expecting Spaniard to put up a fight against Aryna Sabalenka in the second round. But Badosa managed to record a victory on a tiebreak in the decisive set (5:7, 6:2, 7:6). Before that Spaniard also won a tiebreak in the match against Martic (4:6, 6:4, 7:6). Obviously, Paula wasted too much energy in those matches.
Trends
СтавкаFirst set: total over 10.5
In both head-to-head matches Rybakina and Badosa played more than ten matches in the first set
СтавкаTiebreak: yes
In two head-to-head matches tiebreaks were played, just like in two of Badosa's matches at Cincinnati
Tip and bets
Players exchanged victories in head-to-head matches on clay, though both matches were contested. Rybakina and Badosa are in a great form now, but Elena has more energy left. Paula played two long matches at Cincinnati. We offer a bet on Kazakhstani player to win.
Our prediction - Rybakina to win
Both head-to-head matches were contested and many games were played. Badosa is unlikely to leave the court without a fight. We offer a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 21 games
